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Tears of Frost

(Heart of Thorns #2)

Bree Barton (Goodreads Author)

4.09 · Rating details · 58 ratings · 20 reviews

The electric second book in the Heart of Thorns trilogy explores the effects of power in a dark magical kingdom—and the fierce courage it takes to claim your body as your own.

Mia Rose is back from the dead. Her memories are hazy, her body numb—but she won’t stop searching. Her only hope to save the boy she loves and the sister who destroyed her is to find the m ...more

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Jun 06, 2019 ♠️ TABI ♠️ marked it as to-read · review of another edition

I'm honestly just here for my darling Quin

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Apr 30, 2019 Christopher DeWan rated it it was amazing

Better—deeper, richer, more rewarding, more surprising, and more beautiful—than the first one. Tears of Frost is what a sequel should be.

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Feb 27, 2019 beth ✨ marked it as to-read

Shelves: releases-2019

WE HAVE A COVER!!!!

i’m so excited for this sequel 💜

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Nov 07, 2019 Carol (StarAngel's Reviews) Allen rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-or-more-stars, cliffhanger, fantasy, magic

****4.25 Which side am I on? Stars****

I am confused on how I feel about this part of the series....I am not a big fan of jumping around relationships, so I think it took away from the story for me.

Don't get me wrong, I want to continue to read to see what happens to Mia and Pil and Quin but I hope the next one stays on the correct relationship path!

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Nov 05, 2019 Vanessa ♛Queen Alchemy ϟ Novel Nerd Faction♛ rated it really liked it

Shelves: that-shelf

4.5/5 Stars

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.

This is such a magnificent story that hits on so many of the things that I love best in a book. It is utterly unique and heartbreaking and fresh. The story pulls you in and mesmerizes you.

I think that what I love most about this book is all the unspoken and underlying parallels to women's empowerment that are present in the story. The delicate issues t ...more

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Oct 10, 2019 Fin Daniels rated it it was amazing

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You ever finish a book and just know that that is a book that is going to stick with you? That was me all while reading this book. It was poignant, funny, heartbreaking and necessary in all the best ways. Bree absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. It is the Empire Strikes Back of a magnificent trilogy. It is what I want all sequels to beloved books to be like. She took the characters and world i already adored and just deepened everything. Bonds were test Spoiler-free Review:
You ever finish a book and just know that that is a book that is going to stick with you? That was me all while reading this book. It was poignant, funny, heartbreaking and necessary in all the best ways. Bree absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. It is the Empire Strikes Back of a magnificent trilogy. It is what I want all sequels to beloved books to be like. She took the characters and world i already adored and just deepened everything. Bonds were tested, broken, and strengthened along the way in the most surprising of ways. I could not have predicted the journey I would go on with these incredible characters when I started it but I wouldn't have changed it for anything. Equal parts devastating and inspiring all at once, Tears of Frost has taken root in my heart and I don't think it'll ever leave. Bree doesn't hold back in this one, really grappling with so many important issues like sexism, the effects of oppression and abuse, living with depression and so much more. Painful though it was sometimes, I really applaud Bree for facing it and how she handled it. As someone who struggles with depression, that storyline in particular really resonated with me in a profound way. Depression and mental illness is a difficult subject to tackle so it is so rare that I feel that seen in fiction but I really did in Tears of Frost.
I could go on for pages and pages but in the interest of keeping this review spoiler-free, I will refrain. All of this is to say that Bree has done something really special with this wonderful follow-up to the spectacular Heart of Thorns. As much as I just loved Heart of Thorns, I didn't think it would be possible for Bree to top herself with Tears of Frost but she did in spades and I cannot wait for everyone else to read this breath-taking continuation. You won't regret it.
I will also add that I respected the hell out of Bree for adding trigger warnings at the beginning and hotline numbers at the back. These are weighty and important issues she is covering but she also gives warning which not a lot of other authors do. So that being said there are triggers for sexual assault, depression, alcoholism, and suicidal ideation. ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Paige Green rated it it was amazing

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All options are my own.

Author: Bree Barton

Book Series: Heart of Thorns Book 2

Rating: 5/5

Publication Date: November 5, 2019

Recommended Age: 16+ (sexual assault and depression tw, some violence)

Genre: YA Fantasy

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Synopsis: Mia Rose is back from the dead. Her memories are hazy, her body numb—but she won’t stop sear ...more

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Nov 17, 2019 Gabry rated it really liked it · review of another edition

“We women need each other now more than ever. We’re fighting for the same side.”

Decisamente migliore del primo, intrigante, femminista, affascinante.
Non vedo l’ora di continuare!

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Oct 14, 2019 USOM rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)

If I thought I loved the sister relationships in Heart of Thorns, Tears of Frost blows it out of the water. Not only does Tears of Frost begin with a letter from the author about the content of sexual assault and depression, but the story is rich and introspective. A society in which women's bodies and potential for magic are shunned and punished, seeing the characters experience ...more

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Jun 14, 2019 Brinkley marked it as to-read · review of another edition

HI THIS IS A NEED

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Nov 06, 2019 Hira Chaudhary rated it it was amazing

I gave this book five stars, but I'm honestly so conflicted about so many things. So I'm going to split this into things I liked and things I didn't like. Here we go.

Things I ADORED.
- The FEMINISM. Like, if the first book was a feminist masterpiece, this one takes it one step further and guts you and gives you female empowerment and sisterhood and all the things you need. It is grand. Mia and Pilar are going to run the world.
- Pilar's backstory (tw: rape). This was really I gave this book five stars, but I'm honestly so conflicted about so many things. So I'm going to split this into things I liked and things I didn't like. Here we go.

Things I ADORED.
- The FEMINISM. Like, if the first book was a feminist masterpiece, this one takes it one step further and guts you and gives you female empowerment and sisterhood and all the things you need. It is grand. Mia and Pilar are going to run the world.
- Pilar's backstory (tw: rape). This was really beautifully handled and expertly woven into the story. Pilar is just such a strong character and I really loved getting inside her head for this book. She's so incredible. She's perfect. I love her. I send her all the hugs.
- The discussions on colonialism were SO GRAND. I might be saying this because I'm currently writing my thesis on postcolonialism and quoted darling Zai, but this was great. So well done.
- The expansion of magic from oppressed women to all oppressed peoples. I liked how the Addi also possessed magic, regardless of gender, how their oppression worked similarly to the oppression of women

Things I'm not such a huge fan of
- QUIN. My freaking cinnamon roll boy's entire character just got flayed and DESTROYED and I'm annoyed. Because the ending sets him up to basically be the villain of the next book and I am not here for this. The message that sends is basically that no man can be a feminist? That all men are the enemy? And I get it. I get that this is a series about girl power and women taking back their voice and agency and all. I get all of that. But I just don't get why that means Quin can't be on our side for this? Quin, who accepted Mia the moment he knew she was a witch? Quin, who respects all people/ Quin, who wanted his sister to be queen? Quin, who is just a sweetheart? Quin, who in this book was lying to everyone about everything, who knew Mia was alive while he was sleeping with Pilar, who SLEPT WITH PILAR WHILE KNOWING HE WAS LYING TO HER (this just felt wrong to me because she's been raped and she felt safe with him and then ughhhh). I just really reeeeally loved Quin in the first book, and then this one just tore him apart.
- Mia's mom. Like....why. Why are you alive. What purpose do you serve. Just, why.
- Angelyne. Also why. Honestly, she's just insane. She was all, oooh Pilar is the sister I deserve! And then, meh, you can kill her. Like, what even Angie, what is going on in your head? And then, I'm assuming she died at the end? So what was the point of her? And she killed Pilar's mom, so both our villains are gone?
- Zai and Mia. I wanted to like them. I did. But then he was also lying, and I couldn't stop thinking about Mia and Quin and how cute they were in the first book. And I know that everyone has grown and changed and whatever. But idk. I think I would have preferred the setup of this story if Pilar had been traveling with someone new (say, ZAI) and Mia had been traveling on her own or with Quin and they could have worked through their issues and differences and parted on better terms.

I know it looks like the things I didn't like are bigger than the things I liked, BUT I did just really love all the conversations on women and oppression and colonialism. I loved those things, and that was what made this book a five star read. The actual plot? Meh, not so much.

I am excited about the third book and seeing where Mia and Pilar take us. (and also, because I've low key wanted this since they met...can we get a Quin and Dom romance? Because that might just make my day if we have to deal with Quin as the villain) ...more

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Nov 10, 2019 Candyce rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. FIVE STARS!!!!

QUEEN OF PLOT TWIST!!!!!!!

So first off I commend Bree Barton on her beautiful trigger warning at the beginning of this book and how sexual assault was brought into this story. I also love how beautiful she writes sisterhood and how raw and real it was, woman can be mean and terrible to one another but then there are beautiful moments when women come together and support each other. All of that has been displayed in this book perfectly.

Pilar and Mia we FIVE STARS!!!!

QUEEN OF PLOT TWIST!!!!!!!

So first off I commend Bree Barton on her beautiful trigger warning at the beginning of this book and how sexual assault was brought into this story. I also love how beautiful she writes sisterhood and how raw and real it was, woman can be mean and terrible to one another but then there are beautiful moments when women come together and support each other. All of that has been displayed in this book perfectly.

Pilar and Mia were by far my favorite characters and I loved that their POV’s carried this book. Their stories intertwined and paralleled and it left me on the edge of my seat.

The romance between Pilar and Quin was a bit off putting, and only because of his ties to Mia. I really liked him and Pilar but it just felt weird, cause Mia was struggling so hard to feel something while they got to start something new. but it’s clear that Pilar, unknowingly was in love/intrigued by Quin around the start of book one. I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t really mind that relationship but I’m intrigued on how it will work now since the ending made it seem like Quin might be the villain for book three. That was a great twist but I do wish we had a bit more on his POV to see exactly how he was pushed over that edge but maybe book three will further explain that.

Zai was a nice addition but I can’t wait to see more of him cause he was a bit boring lmao like he’s a good individual character but his story with Mia felt a little flat.

I LOVED Nell. I was a bit disappointed when she freaked out about Mia but she came back!!! And that’s what I call development! It was great seeing her again towards the end and I can’t wait to see her go on adventures with Mia and Pilar. And I’m not gonna lie , I ship her with Pilar.

The first half of the book, before we first got Mia’s POV I kept thinking her and Mia had so much in common and with they would be friends and Guess what?!!! They’re freaking SISTERS!! I did not see that coming and it was a pleasant suprise.

And it’s so funny how the last few chapters built up their sisterhood perfectly it was so sweet and loving and I’m sooooo happy they have each other and that’s the only relationship I care about.

So excited for book three!!!!!!
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Nov 14, 2019 Victoria Alyesa rated it liked it

I loved the first book and so had to read the 2nd in the series. I would recommend reading the authors letter to make sure you want to read the book (rape mentioned) before you read it.

The author's letter at rhe beginning was a bit of a surprise and moving at the same time. Then the story started..... At first I was a bit confused as it started different to how the last one ended. Then slowly the characters were reintroduced and you start to follow it alot easier. It just felt like a ...more

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Oct 31, 2019 Bookishly rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, ya

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Bree Barton has a way of writing characters and situations that speak to the inner dark depths of your soul. They make you question everything about your world and how you can be better or at least make the world a little bit better.

Tears of Frost starts up a few months after Heart of Thorns ends. And it starts off with a banger. Like legit. Heads bang together. Not in the way y’all think. It’s much cooler than that. ...more

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Oct 31, 2019 Victoria Moschou rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

*FULL REVIEW TO COME SOON*

More whimsical and sensuous and far more vulnerable, but at the same time honest, than Heart of Thorns.

Tears of Frost is a journey of self-knowledge and inner strength everyone should experience. It teaches us that we can’t change our history, our past, but we can always learn from it and become far better people than the ones we were yesterday.

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Nov 15, 2019 Cataline Champs rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2019-releases

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Nov 17, 2019 Sandra Foreman rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-i-own-need-to-read

Wow. I’m shocked that we have switched villains yet again in thus book. It will be interesting to see how book three goes with thus new plot line.

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Oct 21, 2019 Nikki marked it as to-read

Shelves: arcs, blog-tour

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Nov 16, 2019 Tatiana Rocha rated it it was ok

Dnf'd. Read diagonally to know the ending.

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Nov 06, 2019 Carla Ramsey rated it really liked it

What the actual fuck, like plot twists on plot twists man. A little dark

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